earthquake

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Hawaii Island on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019. However, according to the Pacific Tsunami Center, there is no threat of a tsunami.

The earthquake hit Hawaii at 6:35 a.m. in the Hamakua Coast region, according to the USGS. The temblor struck 12.9 miles northeast of Laupahoehoe at a depth of 8 miles as reported by the USGS.

Officials reported that the quake was not large enough to generate a tsunami.

Residents and guests of Hawaii Island, Maui, and Oahu said they could feel the shaking.

By Jeanette Vietti

Sources:

Hawaii News Now: 4.9-magnitude quake shakes parts of Hawaii Island; no tsunami threat
Star Advertiser: No tsunami threat after 4.7 quake on Big Isle

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